Hippe-hoppe culture successfully reinvents conventions of the past into new and exciting artforms. There is also an especial interest in "old english" lettering and calligraphy.

When rap/hip-hop music first emerged on the scene in America approximately some 20-30 years ago, few imagined it would
become a musical style that would be appreciated and emulated the world around. (On a side, but not entirely unrelated note, there are now even neo-Nazi rappers in Germany. (!))

Some critics have argued that the movement has outgrown its utility and that contemporary hip-hop and rap music is growing increasingly stagnant and devoid of innovation. Returning to the very origins of English would not only remedy this particular issue by reinvigorating the industry, but create an entirely new genre: ["Histo-hop"? needs a name].

Plus, as old English is considerably more homogenous than modern English, there is a smaller range of morphemes, which makes finding rhymes much easier.

Blackadder 2 - Episode 5 "Beer"http://ics.leeds.ac...der=1192&paper=1197For anyone who's mystofoed by the exchange between me and wagster. Clearly we've both got memories like a goldfish though as we both misquoted. Tush! [DrBob, Jun 14 2006]